Super PridevsPride of Ringwood
Super Pride (dual purpose) and Pride of Ringwood (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Super Pride
Alpha acid
12.5–16.3%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Australia
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Super Pride
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Pride of Ringwood
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Super Pride
ResinFruityMild
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Property
| Property | Super Pride | Pride of Ringwood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–16.3% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–50% | 26–39% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 34–42% | 24–41% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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